“We hold in high regard the support that Lyndon provides to communities across NSW and we are pleased to be in partnership with them, working with them to continue to provide a professional and compassionate drug and alcohol support service, now spanning two states,” Mr Giles said.

Dr Allan said the CEOs of both organisations met at a national drug and alcohol planning meeting and merger talks began there.

“We were approached by other organisations in the last year, but Lives Lived Well does similar work in Queensland and it was a good fit,” Dr Allan said.